In my opinion is corect dagger for pilots but please say what do You think ?

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Hi Ted,
I think it is OK.
Congrats, it looks very nice and I like the miniature also!
But be careful, there are high quality repros on the market. These daggers has very good blade, grip, etc, but easy to detect them of their painted scabbard.

See topic:
REPRO Eickhorn Yugo Air Force Dagger

Janos

Thanks Janos I saw this discussion ,this dagger has leather cover , screws in the bands of scabbard and pommel and crosguard made of brass.It can visible inside the pommel .Ive tried to compare to my books but maybe Jim can say last word.Regards Ted

Zet, great looking dagger, love the etch and details in the grip.

Hello Ted.

Are there no makers marks?

I think it is ok. The dagger hardware conforms to the example of the navigators dagger I have. Your scabbard conforms to the photos I have seen and your emblem is correct for the "solingen contract" daggers, which is what I think this is. The etch with Alexander is conforming. On my reverse etch it has the double headed eagle. I do not see this as an issue.

I do wonder why the scabbard hardware is so shiny. I think it might have been buffed out.

All in all a rare find.

Be cautious, there is another thread just a few months ago where there were Eichkorn marked reproductions at several auction houses. These would have fooled us except for the poor tm. Make sure of your source on this one.

In my opinion.

Jim

Hi Jim there no maker mark on the blade it is courious for me but what the heck.Compare to many repro on ebay this one looks more real .All metal parts of this dagger are made of brass ,if You want i can make better photos. I bought this dagger with navy on pics before and hope it is okey.On the other hand I hope it is not wishfull thinking .Thanks for all for all Yours comments.Ted

Zet, did you buy the miniature. It is legitimate. I have the same model.

My dagger is also not maker marked. Many of the solingen contract daggers were not marked.

Jim

Jim

These daggers are mine I have privilege to show my kitchen table for all the world .Okey be seriously yes Jim I bought miniature but before on ebay , this Yugo with etching i bought month ago from Germany from the colector.Regards Ted

I have the same dagger but mine has a Solingen mark on it, i got the dagger from my grandfather before he died.

Congrat please show us some pics.Ted

Wenom,

Welcome to German Daggers . com.

You are welcome to share photos of your collection and ask any questions you might have.

Jim